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Middleport Pottery director Clare Wood said: “Having Poppies: Weeping Window in Stoke-on-Trent is very fitting. It looks spectacular in the setting of Middleport Pottery and we are very proud to host the sculpture.

“It has been very heartening to have the support of the community also with the superb event volunteers working alongside Middleport Pottery’s fantastic volunteer team.”

Nearly half of the 888,246 poppies – one for every British or Colonial life lost during the First World War – were made at Tunstall’s Johnson Tiles and they were crafted from clay supplied by Etruria firm Potclays.

Abi Brown, deputy leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council who is chair of the Poppies: Weeping Window steering panel, said: “Poppies: Weeping Window represents one of the most significant cultural artworks in the UK and we are absolutely delighted for the sculpture to be here in Stoke-on-Trent.

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“We know Weeping Window will be inspirational and aspirational for the city and want to make sure everyone enjoys the opportunity to see it.

“The process of securing the sculpture has been a true labour of love and we look forward to welcoming visitors to see what is an extremely special work of art in an extraordinary location.”

Artist Paul Cummins MBE (left) and designer Tom Piper MBE (right).

Jenny Waldman, director of 14-18 NOW, said: “The poppies have captivated millions of people across the UK, and we are delighted to present Weeping Window at Middleport Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent in this final year of the centenary.

"We are so grateful to artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper for these two enormously powerful artworks that continue to inspire all who see them.”